Fitting, replacement and upgrades · DE11

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Swadlincote

We replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors in Swadlincote, so the door stops or reverses when something is in its path. Homes in DE11 postcodes get the price confirmed before the visit is booked.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Swadlincote, DE11 and DE15
Area: Derbyshire

Roller door control box and battery backup unit mounted on a garage wall

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What should I know about battery backup and safety upgrades in Swadlincote?

You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Swadlincote?

We confirm the visit price and the cost of the battery unit, safety edge or photocells. The visit is booked, with the date confirmed in writing once an engineer is available.

STEP 01
Tell us about the door
Describe the door and what you need, with a photo or video if you can.
STEP 02
Agree the visit price
We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.
STEP 03
Visit
The engineer finds the cause and makes the door safe where possible.
STEP 04
Parts quoted first
Any parts are quoted before they are fitted, so you decide.

How much do battery backup and safety upgrades cost in Swadlincote?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Battery backup unit, fitted to an existing electric door	£149–£279	£124.17–£232.50 + VAT
Safety edge replacement, fitted	£159–£295	£132.50–£245.83 + VAT
Photocell pair replacement, fitted	£99–£189	£82.50–£157.50 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Swadlincote and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Swadlincote, including DE11 and DE15, as part of our coverage in Derbyshire. Swadlincote lies around 11 miles from Derby.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby.

Rules that apply in Swadlincote

Powered door safety

Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Swadlincote: questions

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Swadlincote?

If the door is stuck part-open, keep people, pets and cars clear of it and switch off the power at the isolator if it is safe to reach. Do not force the curtain or open the roller box. Your Swadlincote visit date is confirmed in writing.

Do you charge more for Swadlincote than other towns in Derbyshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Swadlincote as for anywhere else we cover in Derbyshire. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Swadlincote?

Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Swadlincote. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Swadlincote?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Swadlincote and across DE11 and DE15, where parts are available. If a part is no longer made, we tell you what will fit instead, or price a replacement door if that is the better option.

How often should I test the safety edge and photocells?

Test them monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door. The aim is to confirm that the door stops or reverses when the safety edge meets an obstruction, and won't close while the photocell beam is broken. If either test fails, don't keep using the door until it has been checked, and request a visit.

Do I still need the manual override if I have a battery backup?

Yes. A battery unit covers a limited number of cycles, and it can run down during a long power cut or as the battery ages. Keep the override handle somewhere you can find it in the dark, and make sure everyone who uses the garage knows where it is and how it works.